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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.25, 221.19 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.25, 221.19 and 104.05 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.25 : 221.19 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.25/221.19 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.25x = 221.19 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.25x = 23,014.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,014.82/147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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