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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 221.96 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 221.96 and 109.29 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 221.96 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/221.96 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 221.96 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 24,257.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,257.46/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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