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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.73, 221.39 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.73, 221.39 and 125.95 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.73 : 221.39 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.73/221.39 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.73x = 221.39 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.73x = 27,884.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,884.07/147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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