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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.85, 221.78 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.85, 221.78 and 126.34 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.85 : 221.78 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.85/221.78 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.85x = 221.78 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.85x = 28,017.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,017.94/147.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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