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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 220.98 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 220.98 and 124.60 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 220.98 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/220.98 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 220.98 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 27,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,534.11/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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