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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 220.71 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 220.71 and 121.44 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 220.71 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/220.71 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 220.71 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 26,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,803.02/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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