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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 220.83 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 220.83 and 121.57 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 220.83 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/220.83 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 220.83 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 26,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,845.30/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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