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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.67, 221.19 and 107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.67, 221.19 and 107.17 is: 160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.67 : 221.19 = 107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.67/221.19 = 107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.67x = 221.19 × 107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.67x = 23,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,704.93/147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.53

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