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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.04, 220.62 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.04, 220.62 and 127.80 is: 191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.04 : 220.62 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.04/220.62 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.04x = 220.62 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.04x = 28,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,195.24/147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.75

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