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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 220.86 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 220.86 and 101.70 is: 152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 220.86 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/220.86 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 220.86 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 22,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,461.46/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.46

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