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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.71, 221.70 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.71, 221.70 and 106.94 is: 160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.71 : 221.70 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.71/221.70 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.71x = 221.70 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.71x = 23,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,708.60/147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.51

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