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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.38, 220.91 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.38, 220.91 and 127.02 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.38 : 220.91 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.38/220.91 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.38x = 220.91 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.38x = 28,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,059.99/147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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