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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 221.16 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 221.16 and 86.56 is: 129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 221.16 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/221.16 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 221.16 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 19,143.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,143.61/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.98

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