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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 221.50 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 221.50 and 108.92 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 221.50 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/221.50 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 221.50 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 24,125.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,125.78/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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