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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 220.75 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 220.75 and 104.11 is: 155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 220.75 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/220.75 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 220.75 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 22,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,982.38/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.92

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