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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 220.66 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 220.66 and 101.47 is: 151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 220.66 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/220.66 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 220.66 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 22,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390.37/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.97

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