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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.13, 220.23 and 101.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.13, 220.23 and 101.21 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.13 : 220.23 = 101.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.13/220.23 = 101.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.13x = 220.23 × 101.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.13x = 22,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289.48/147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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