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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.43, 221.28 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.43, 221.28 and 106.75 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.43 : 221.28 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.43/221.28 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.43x = 221.28 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.43x = 23,621.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,621.64/147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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