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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 220.86 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 220.86 and 103.95 is: 155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 220.86 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/220.86 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 220.86 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 22,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,958.40/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.81

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