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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 220.33 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 220.33 and 101.58 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 220.33 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/220.33 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 220.33 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 22,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381.12/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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