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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.90, 221.77 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.90, 221.77 and 101.70 is: 152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.90 : 221.77 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.90/221.77 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.90x = 221.77 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.90x = 22,553.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553.30/147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.49

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