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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 221.82 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 221.82 and 82.92 is: 124.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 221.82 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/221.82 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 221.82 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 18,393.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,393.31/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.41

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