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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 221.27 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 221.27 and 122.18 is: 182.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 221.27 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/221.27 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 221.27 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 27,033.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,033.05/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.93

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