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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 220.67 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 220.67 and 122.72 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 220.67 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/220.67 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 220.67 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 27,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,080.06/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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