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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 220.72 and 86.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 220.72 and 86.35 is: 129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 220.72 = 86.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/220.72 = 86.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 220.72 × 86.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 19,059.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,059.17/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.36

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