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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 220.62 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 220.62 and 129.66 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 220.62 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/220.62 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 220.62 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 28,605.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,605.59/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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