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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.97, 222.36 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.97, 222.36 and 129.16 is: 194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.97 : 222.36 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.97/222.36 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.97x = 222.36 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.97x = 28,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,720.02/147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.09

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