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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 220.97 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 220.97 and 106.86 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 220.97 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/220.97 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 220.97 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 23,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,613.12/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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