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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.86, 221.45 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.86, 221.45 and 124.30 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.86 : 221.45 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.86/221.45 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.86x = 221.45 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.86x = 27,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,526.24/147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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