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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 220.35 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 220.35 and 125.97 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 220.35 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/220.35 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 220.35 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 27,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,757.49/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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