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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.47, 220.85 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.47, 220.85 and 86.52 is: 129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.47 : 220.85 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.47/220.85 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.47x = 220.85 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.47x = 19,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,107.94/147.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.57

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