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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 219.76 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 219.76 and 129.68 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 219.76 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/219.76 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 219.76 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 28,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,498.48/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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