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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.40, 221.06 and 86.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.40, 221.06 and 86.65 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.40 : 221.06 = 86.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.40/221.06 = 86.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.40x = 221.06 × 86.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.40x = 19,154.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,154.51/147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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