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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 221.22 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 221.22 and 127.44 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 221.22 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/221.22 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 221.22 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 28,192.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,192.28/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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