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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 220.51 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 220.51 and 108.64 is: 162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 220.51 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/220.51 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 220.51 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 23,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,956.21/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.59

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