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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 221.18 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 221.18 and 104.13 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 221.18 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/221.18 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 221.18 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 23,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,030.95/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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