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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 221.12 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 221.12 and 101.24 is: 151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 221.12 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/221.12 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 221.12 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 22,386.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,386.19/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.69

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