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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.90, 221.96 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.90, 221.96 and 128.06 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.90 : 221.96 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.90/221.96 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.90x = 221.96 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.90x = 28,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,424.24/147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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