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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.90, 221.68 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.90, 221.68 and 87.08 is: 130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.90 : 221.68 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.90/221.68 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.90x = 221.68 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.90x = 19,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,304.56/147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.52

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