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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 220.53 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 220.53 and 103.77 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 220.53 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/220.53 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 220.53 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 22,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,884.40/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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