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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 221.74 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 221.74 and 102.20 is: 153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 221.74 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/221.74 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 221.74 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 22,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660.46/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.36

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