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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.33 and 82.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.33 and 82.02 is: 122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.33 = 82.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.33 = 82.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.33 × 82.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 18,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,071.06/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.84

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