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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 221.10 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 221.10 and 129.58 is: 194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 221.10 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/221.10 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 221.10 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 28,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,650.14/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.63

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