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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.62, 221.51 and 86.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.62, 221.51 and 86.00 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.62 : 221.51 = 86.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.62/221.51 = 86.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.62x = 221.51 × 86.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.62x = 19,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,050.63/147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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