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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 220.80 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 220.80 and 126.88 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 220.80 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/220.80 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 220.80 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 28,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,015.10/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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