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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 220.67 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 220.67 and 106.08 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 220.67 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/220.67 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 220.67 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 23,408.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,408.14/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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