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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.80, 221.84 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.80, 221.84 and 147.12 is: 220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.80 : 221.84 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.80/221.84 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.80x = 221.84 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.80x = 32,637.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,637.10/147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.82

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