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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.51, 221.19 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.51, 221.19 and 106.39 is: 159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.51 : 221.19 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.51/221.19 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.51x = 221.19 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.51x = 23,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,532.40/147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.53

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