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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 221.38 and 109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 221.38 and 109.53 is: 164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 221.38 = 109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/221.38 = 109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 221.38 × 109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 24,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,247.48/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.30

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