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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 221.70 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 221.70 and 86.88 is: 130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 221.70 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/221.70 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 221.70 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 19,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,261.30/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.34

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