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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.63, 222.30 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.63, 222.30 and 109.38 is: 164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.63 : 222.30 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.63/222.30 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.63x = 222.30 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.63x = 24,315.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,315.58/147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.71

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