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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 220.84 and 86.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 220.84 and 86.42 is: 129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 220.84 = 86.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/220.84 = 86.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 220.84 × 86.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 19,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,085.33/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.68

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