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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 220.54 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 220.54 and 129.99 is: 194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 220.54 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/220.54 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 220.54 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 28,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,667.99/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.64

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