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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 221.17 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 221.17 and 121.80 is: 182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 221.17 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/221.17 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 221.17 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 26,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,938.51/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.58

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