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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 220.01 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 220.01 and 126.87 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 220.01 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/220.01 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 220.01 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 27,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,912.67/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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