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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.59, 221.26 and 101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.59, 221.26 and 101.33 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.59 : 221.26 = 101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.59/221.26 = 101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.59x = 221.26 × 101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.59x = 22,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,420.28/147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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