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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 220.54 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 220.54 and 106.60 is: 159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 220.54 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/220.54 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 220.54 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 23,509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,509.56/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.84

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