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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.43, 220.68 and 86.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.43, 220.68 and 86.38 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.43 : 220.68 = 86.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.43/220.68 = 86.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.43x = 220.68 × 86.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.43x = 19,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062.34/147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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