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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.30, 220.61 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.30, 220.61 and 125.94 is: 188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.30 : 220.61 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.30/220.61 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.30x = 220.61 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.30x = 27,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,782.99/147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.62

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