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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 221.82 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 221.82 and 107.44 is: 161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 221.82 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/221.82 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 221.82 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 23,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,832.34/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.27

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