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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.66, 221.31 and 83.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.66, 221.31 and 83.40 is: 125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.66 : 221.31 = 83.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.66/221.31 = 83.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.66x = 221.31 × 83.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.66x = 18,457.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,457.25/147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.00

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