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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 221.44 and 82.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 221.44 and 82.63 is: 123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 221.44 = 82.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/221.44 = 82.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 221.44 × 82.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 18,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,297.42/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.98

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