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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.04, 202.53 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.04, 202.53 and 136.09 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.04 : 202.53 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.04/202.53 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.04x = 202.53 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.04x = 27,561.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,561.97/147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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