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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.41, 221.66 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.41, 221.66 and 102.05 is: 153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.41 : 221.66 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.41/221.66 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.41x = 221.66 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.41x = 22,619.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,619.89/147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.45

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