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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.40, 220.98 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.40, 220.98 and 104.68 is: 156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.40 : 220.98 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.40/220.98 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.40x = 220.98 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.40x = 23,132.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,132.19/147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.93

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