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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 221.34 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 221.34 and 83.58 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 221.34 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/221.34 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 221.34 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 18,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499.60/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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