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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 220.34 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 220.34 and 101.45 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 220.34 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/220.34 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 220.34 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 22,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,353.73/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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