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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.43, 220.75 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.43, 220.75 and 101.55 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.43 : 220.75 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.43/220.75 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.43x = 220.75 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.43x = 22,416.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,416.91/147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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