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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.86, 221.31 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.86, 221.31 and 108.72 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.86 : 221.31 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.86/221.31 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.86x = 221.31 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.86x = 24,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,060.82/147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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