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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.05, 220.17 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.05, 220.17 and 128.83 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.05 : 220.17 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.05/220.17 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.05x = 220.17 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.05x = 28,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,364.50/147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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