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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 221.88 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 221.88 and 83.78 is: 125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 221.88 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/221.88 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 221.88 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 18,589.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,589.11/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.67

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