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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.38, 221.03 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.38, 221.03 and 81.48 is: 122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.38 : 221.03 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.38/221.03 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.38x = 221.03 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.38x = 18,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,009.52/147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.20

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