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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.04, 203.36 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.04, 203.36 and 134.08 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.04 : 203.36 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.04/203.36 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.04x = 203.36 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.04x = 27,266.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266.51/147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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