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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.06, 219.32 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.06, 219.32 and 125.53 is: 187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.06 : 219.32 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.06/219.32 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.06x = 219.32 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.06x = 27,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531.24/147.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.21

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