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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 221.40 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 221.40 and 125.01 is: 187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 221.40 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/221.40 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 221.40 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 27,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,677.21/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.40

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