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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 220.83 and 82.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 220.83 and 82.29 is: 123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 220.83 = 82.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/220.83 = 82.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 220.83 × 82.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 18,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,172.10/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.34

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