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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 221.08 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 221.08 and 106.80 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 221.08 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/221.08 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 221.08 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 23,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,611.34/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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