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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 220.61 and 125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 220.61 and 125.36 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 220.61 = 125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/220.61 = 125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 220.61 × 125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 27,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,656.24/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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