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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.06, 202.78 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.06, 202.78 and 132.36 is: 182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.06 : 202.78 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.06/202.78 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.06x = 202.78 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.06x = 26,839.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,839.30/147.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.51

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