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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 220.20 and 128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 220.20 and 128.11 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 220.20 = 128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/220.20 = 128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 220.20 × 128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 28,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,209.82/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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