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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.06, 221.63 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.06, 221.63 and 107.47 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.06 : 221.63 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.06/221.63 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.06x = 221.63 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.06x = 23,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,817.47/148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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