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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.67, 221.11 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.67, 221.11 and 129.21 is: 193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.67 : 221.11 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.67/221.11 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.67x = 221.11 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.67x = 28,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,570.44/147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.47

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