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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 221.97 and 122.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 221.97 and 122.17 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 221.97 = 122.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/221.97 = 122.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 221.97 × 122.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 27,118.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,118.07/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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