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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 220.64 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 220.64 and 83.03 is: 124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 220.64 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/220.64 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 220.64 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 18,318.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,318.22/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.49

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