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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 221.62 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 221.62 and 86.91 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 221.62 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/221.62 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 221.62 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 19,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,260.99/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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