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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 221.22 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 221.22 and 86.67 is: 129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 221.22 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/221.22 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 221.22 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 19,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173.14/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.82

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