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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.97, 222.02 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.97, 222.02 and 104.91 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.97 : 222.02 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.97/222.02 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.97x = 222.02 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.97x = 23,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,292.12/147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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