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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.55, 221.45 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.55, 221.45 and 86.73 is: 130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.55 : 221.45 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.55/221.45 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.55x = 221.45 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.55x = 19,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,206.76/147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.17

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