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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.99, 221.64 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.99, 221.64 and 87.16 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.99 : 221.64 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.99/221.64 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.99x = 221.64 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.99x = 19,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,318.14/147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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