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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.13, 220.35 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.13, 220.35 and 125.34 is: 187.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.13 : 220.35 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.13/220.35 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.13x = 220.35 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.13x = 27,617.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,617.87/147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.71

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