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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.19, 220.53 and 101.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.19, 220.53 and 101.53 is: 152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.19 : 220.53 = 101.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.19/220.53 = 101.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.19x = 220.53 × 101.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.19x = 22,390.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390.41/147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.12

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