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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 221.90 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 221.90 and 86.28 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 221.90 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/221.90 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 221.90 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 19,145.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,145.10/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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