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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 220.92 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 220.92 and 101.71 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 220.92 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/220.92 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 220.92 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 22,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469.77/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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