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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 221.40 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 221.40 and 83.76 is: 125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 221.40 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/221.40 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 221.40 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 18,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,544.46/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.44

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