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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 221.12 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 221.12 and 101.76 is: 152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 221.12 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/221.12 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 221.12 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 22,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501.17/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.78

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