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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.45, 220.86 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.45, 220.86 and 104.07 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.45 : 220.86 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.45/220.86 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.45x = 220.86 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.45x = 22,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,984.90/147.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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