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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.43, 220.65 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.43, 220.65 and 101.44 is: 151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.43 : 220.65 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.43/220.65 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.43x = 220.65 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.43x = 22,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,382.74/147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.82

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