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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 221.34 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 221.34 and 86.45 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 221.34 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/221.34 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 221.34 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 19,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,133.74/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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