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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.88, 222.30 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.88, 222.30 and 91.24 is: 137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.88 : 222.30 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.88/222.30 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.88x = 222.30 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.88x = 20,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,282.65/147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.16

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