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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.51, 221.26 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.51, 221.26 and 86.60 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.51 : 221.26 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.51/221.26 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.51x = 221.26 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.51x = 19,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,161.12/147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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