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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 221.25 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 221.25 and 107.22 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 221.25 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/221.25 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 221.25 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 23,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,722.43/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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