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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 220.46 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 220.46 and 106.70 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 220.46 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/220.46 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 220.46 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 23,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523.08/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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