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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.07, 202.82 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.07, 202.82 and 135.44 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.07 : 202.82 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.07/202.82 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.07x = 202.82 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.07x = 27,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,469.94/147.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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