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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 220.83 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 220.83 and 106.85 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 220.83 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/220.83 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 220.83 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 23,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,595.84/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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