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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 221.67 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 221.67 and 127.58 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 221.67 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/221.67 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 221.67 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 28,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279.55/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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