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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 220.44 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 220.44 and 106.46 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 220.44 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/220.44 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 220.44 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 23,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,468.04/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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