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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 220.77 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 220.77 and 106.68 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 220.77 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/220.77 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 220.77 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 23,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,551.74/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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