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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.42, 220.93 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.42, 220.93 and 101.66 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.42 : 220.93 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.42/220.93 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.42x = 220.93 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.42x = 22,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,458.39/147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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