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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 220.50 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 220.50 and 126.68 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 220.50 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/220.50 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 220.50 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 27,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,931.84/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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