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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.66, 221.34 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.66, 221.34 and 101.86 is: 152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.66 : 221.34 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.66/221.34 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.66x = 221.34 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.66x = 22,545.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545.69/147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.69

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