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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.95, 221.83 and 107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.95, 221.83 and 107.40 is: 161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.95 : 221.83 = 107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.95/221.83 = 107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.95x = 221.83 × 107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.95x = 23,824.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,824.27/147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.03

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