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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.40 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.40 and 88.42 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.40 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.40 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.40 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 19,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,487.77/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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