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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.19, 220.83 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.19, 220.83 and 109.17 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.19 : 220.83 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.19/220.83 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.19x = 220.83 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.19x = 24,108.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,108.01/147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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