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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 221.49 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 221.49 and 123.66 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 221.49 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/221.49 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 221.49 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 27,389.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,389.45/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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