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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 219.80 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 219.80 and 126.60 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 219.80 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/219.80 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 219.80 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 27,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826.68/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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