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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.14, 220.30 and 101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.14, 220.30 and 101.17 is: 151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.14 : 220.30 = 101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.14/220.30 = 101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.14x = 220.30 × 101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.14x = 22,286.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286.95/147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.47

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