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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.06, 221.72 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.06, 221.72 and 133.56 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.06 : 221.72 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.06/221.72 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.06x = 221.72 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.06x = 29,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,612.26/147.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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