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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.37, 220.88 and 86.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.37, 220.88 and 86.21 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.37 : 220.88 = 86.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.37/220.88 = 86.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.37x = 220.88 × 86.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.37x = 19,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042.76/147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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