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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.32, 220.78 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.32, 220.78 and 108.82 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.32 : 220.78 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.32/220.78 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.32x = 220.78 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.32x = 24,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,024.46/147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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