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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 221.28 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 221.28 and 86.64 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 221.28 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/221.28 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 221.28 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 19,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,171.70/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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