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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.87, 221.85 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.87, 221.85 and 86.94 is: 130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.87 : 221.85 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.87/221.85 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.87x = 221.85 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.87x = 19,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,287.64/147.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.44

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