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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.68 and 82.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.68 and 82.53 is: 123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.68 = 82.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.68 = 82.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.68 × 82.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 18,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212.72/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.80

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