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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 220.87 and 86.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 220.87 and 86.41 is: 129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 220.87 = 86.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/220.87 = 86.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 220.87 × 86.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 19,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,085.38/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.64

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