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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 220.54 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 220.54 and 108.43 is: 162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 220.54 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/220.54 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 220.54 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 23,913.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,913.15/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.49

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