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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 220.94 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 220.94 and 127.61 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 220.94 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/220.94 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 220.94 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 28,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,193.52/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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