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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.34 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.34 and 106.14 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.34 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.34 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.34 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 23,386.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,386.89/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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