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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.32, 220.96 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.32, 220.96 and 83.19 is: 124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.32 : 220.96 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.32/220.96 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.32x = 220.96 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.32x = 18,382.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,382.59/147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.78

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