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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.09, 220.14 and 127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.09, 220.14 and 127.05 is: 190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.09 : 220.14 = 127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.09/220.14 = 127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.09x = 220.14 × 127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.09x = 27,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,968.79/147.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.15

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