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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 220.68 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 220.68 and 124.49 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 220.68 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/220.68 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 220.68 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 27,473.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,473.00/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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