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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 220.28 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 220.28 and 106.47 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 220.28 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/220.28 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 220.28 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 23,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,452.68/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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