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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 221.76 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 221.76 and 104.49 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 221.76 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/221.76 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 221.76 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 23,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,171.70/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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