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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 221.40 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 221.40 and 82.80 is: 124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 221.40 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/221.40 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 221.40 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 18,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,331.92/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.20

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