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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 221.63 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 221.63 and 133.41 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 221.63 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/221.63 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 221.63 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 29,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,566.99/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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