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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.71, 221.42 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.71, 221.42 and 82.74 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.71 : 221.42 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.71/221.42 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.71x = 221.42 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.71x = 18,319.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,319.88/147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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