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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 220.88 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 220.88 and 106.97 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 220.88 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/220.88 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 220.88 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 23,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,626.70/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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