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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 202.43 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 202.43 and 131.42 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 202.43 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/202.43 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 202.43 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 26,604.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,604.19/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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