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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.74, 221.26 and 82.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.74, 221.26 and 82.64 is: 123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.74 : 221.26 = 82.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.74/221.26 = 82.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.74x = 221.26 × 82.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.74x = 18,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284.94/147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.77

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