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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.38, 221.07 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.38, 221.07 and 85.77 is: 128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.38 : 221.07 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.38/221.07 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.38x = 221.07 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.38x = 18,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961.17/147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.66

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