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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 221.36 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 221.36 and 86.80 is: 129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 221.36 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/221.36 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 221.36 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 19,214.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214.05/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.97

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