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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 221.85 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 221.85 and 102.42 is: 153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 221.85 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/221.85 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 221.85 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 22,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,721.88/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.54

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