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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 220.54 and 83.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 220.54 and 83.08 is: 124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 220.54 = 83.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/220.54 = 83.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 220.54 × 83.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 18,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,322.46/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.44

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