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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 220.89 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 220.89 and 128.86 is: 193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 220.89 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/220.89 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 220.89 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 28,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463.82/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.52

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