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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.45, 220.99 and 82.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.45, 220.99 and 82.45 is: 123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.45 : 220.99 = 82.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.45/220.99 = 82.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.45x = 220.99 × 82.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.45x = 18,219.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,219.11/147.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.57

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