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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 221.03 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 221.03 and 128.87 is: 193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 221.03 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/221.03 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 221.03 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 28,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,484.14/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.34

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