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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.05, 220.66 and 82.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.05, 220.66 and 82.10 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.05 : 220.66 = 82.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.05/220.66 = 82.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.05x = 220.66 × 82.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.05x = 18,116.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,116.05/147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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