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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.11, 220.59 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.11, 220.59 and 86.27 is: 129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.11 : 220.59 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.11/220.59 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.11x = 220.59 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.11x = 19,029.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,029.41/147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.36

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