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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.06, 203.13 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.06, 203.13 and 133.20 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.06 : 203.13 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.06/203.13 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.06x = 203.13 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.06x = 27,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,056.92/147.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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