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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 220.81 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 220.81 and 86.56 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 220.81 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/220.81 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 220.81 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 19,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,113.31/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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