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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 220.51 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 220.51 and 82.22 is: 123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 220.51 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/220.51 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 220.51 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 18,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129.92/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.18

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