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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 220.77 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 220.77 and 98.52 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 220.77 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/220.77 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 220.77 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 21,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,750.26/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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