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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 220.77 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 220.77 and 127.11 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 220.77 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/220.77 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 220.77 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 28,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,062.07/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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