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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.30, 221.00 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.30, 221.00 and 106.71 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.30 : 221.00 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.30/221.00 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.30x = 221.00 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.30x = 23,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,582.38/147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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