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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 220.58 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 220.58 and 100.23 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 220.58 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/220.58 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 220.58 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 22,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,108.43/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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