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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.37, 220.72 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.37, 220.72 and 82.27 is: 123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.37 : 220.72 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.37/220.72 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.37x = 220.72 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.37x = 18,158.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,158.63/147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.22

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