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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 221.64 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 221.64 and 86.86 is: 130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 221.64 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/221.64 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 221.64 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 19,251.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,251.65/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.29

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