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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.64, 221.52 and 107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.64, 221.52 and 107 is: 160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.64 : 221.52 = 107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.64/221.52 = 107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.64x = 221.52 × 107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.64x = 23,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,702.64/147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.54

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