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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 221.19 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 221.19 and 83.28 is: 125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 221.19 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/221.19 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 221.19 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 18,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,420.70/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.00

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