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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 220.82 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 220.82 and 86.40 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 220.82 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/220.82 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 220.82 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 19,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,078.85/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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