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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.10, 220.68 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.10, 220.68 and 126.76 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.10 : 220.68 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.10/220.68 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.10x = 220.68 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.10x = 27,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,973.40/147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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