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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 220.85 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 220.85 and 121.79 is: 182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 220.85 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/220.85 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 220.85 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 26,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,896.52/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.72

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