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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 220.89 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 220.89 and 129.35 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 220.89 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/220.89 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 220.89 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 28,572.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,572.12/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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