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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.46, 220.83 and 106.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.46, 220.83 and 106.69 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.46 : 220.83 = 106.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.46/220.83 = 106.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.46x = 220.83 × 106.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.46x = 23,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,560.35/147.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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