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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 220.22 and 137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 220.22 and 137.45 is: 205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 220.22 = 137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/220.22 = 137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 220.22 × 137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 30,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,268.38/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.89

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