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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.09, 220.98 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.09, 220.98 and 126.59 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.09 : 220.98 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.09/220.98 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.09x = 220.98 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.09x = 27,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,972.28/147.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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