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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.86, 221.84 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.86, 221.84 and 87.02 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.86 : 221.84 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.86/221.84 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.86x = 221.84 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.86x = 19,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,302.97/147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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