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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.89, 221.88 and 87.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.89, 221.88 and 87.05 is: 130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.89 : 221.88 = 87.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.89/221.88 = 87.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.89x = 221.88 × 87.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.89x = 19,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,314.65/147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.60

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