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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.93, 221.33 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.93, 221.33 and 102.36 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.93 : 221.33 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.93/221.33 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.93x = 221.33 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.93x = 22,656.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,656.42/147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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