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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.09, 220.26 and 103.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.09, 220.26 and 103.89 is: 155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.09 : 220.26 = 103.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.09/220.26 = 103.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.09x = 220.26 × 103.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.09x = 22,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,882.81/147.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.57

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