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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 221.40 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 221.40 and 102 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 221.40 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/221.40 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 221.40 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 22,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,582.80/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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