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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.13, 220.84 and 108.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.13, 220.84 and 108.65 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.13 : 220.84 = 108.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.13/220.84 = 108.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.13x = 220.84 × 108.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.13x = 23,994.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,994.27/147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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