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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 221.54 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 221.54 and 129.60 is: 194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 221.54 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/221.54 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 221.54 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 28,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,710.94/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.22

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