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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 220.42 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 220.42 and 127.36 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 220.42 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/220.42 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 220.42 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 28,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,072.69/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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