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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.16, 221.10 and 83.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.16, 221.10 and 83.08 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.16 : 221.10 = 83.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.16/221.10 = 83.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.16x = 221.10 × 83.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.16x = 18,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,368.99/147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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