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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 220.79 and 82.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 220.79 and 82.33 is: 123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 220.79 = 82.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/220.79 = 82.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 220.79 × 82.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 18,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,176.54/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.38

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