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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.10, 219.77 and 101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.10, 219.77 and 101.06 is: 150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.10 : 219.77 = 101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.10/219.77 = 101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.10x = 219.77 × 101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.10x = 22,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,209.96/147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.99

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