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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.67, 221.35 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.67, 221.35 and 107.28 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.67 : 221.35 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.67/221.35 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.67x = 221.35 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.67x = 23,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,746.43/147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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