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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 221.04 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 221.04 and 102.06 is: 152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 221.04 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/221.04 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 221.04 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 22,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,559.34/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.72

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