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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.53, 221.09 and 108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.53, 221.09 and 108.83 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.53 : 221.09 = 108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.53/221.09 = 108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.53x = 221.09 × 108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.53x = 24,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,060.12/147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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