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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 222.02 and 129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 222.02 and 129.61 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 222.02 = 129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/222.02 = 129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 222.02 × 129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 28,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,775.78/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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