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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.74, 221.73 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.74, 221.73 and 102.41 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.74 : 221.73 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.74/221.73 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.74x = 221.73 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.74x = 22,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,706.56/147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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