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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.87, 222.16 and 83.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.87, 222.16 and 83.79 is: 125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.87 : 222.16 = 83.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.87/222.16 = 83.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.87x = 222.16 × 83.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.87x = 18,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,613.47/147.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.88

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