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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 221.06 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 221.06 and 101.61 is: 152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 221.06 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/221.06 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 221.06 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 22,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462.16/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.62

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