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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 221.81 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 221.81 and 107.56 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 221.81 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/221.81 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 221.81 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 23,857.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,857.62/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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