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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.87, 221.63 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.87, 221.63 and 87.04 is: 130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.87 : 221.63 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.87/221.63 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.87x = 221.63 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.87x = 19,290.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,290.76/147.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.46

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