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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 220.08 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 220.08 and 125.58 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 220.08 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/220.08 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 220.08 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 27,637.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,637.65/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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