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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.53, 221.18 and 86.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.53, 221.18 and 86.70 is: 129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.53 : 221.18 = 86.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.53/221.18 = 86.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.53x = 221.18 × 86.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.53x = 19,175.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,175.87/147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.98

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