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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.88, 221.36 and 106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.88, 221.36 and 106.67 is: 159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.88 : 221.36 = 106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.88/221.36 = 106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.88x = 221.36 × 106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.88x = 23,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,612.49/147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.68

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