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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 220.81 and 101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 220.81 and 101.49 is: 152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 220.81 = 101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/220.81 = 101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 220.81 × 101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 22,410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410.01/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.16

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