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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.32, 220.85 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.32, 220.85 and 103.86 is: 155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.32 : 220.85 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.32/220.85 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.32x = 220.85 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.32x = 22,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,936.96/147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.70

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