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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 221.52 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 221.52 and 104.88 is: 157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 221.52 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/221.52 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 221.52 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 23,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,233.02/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.32

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