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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.11, 201.24 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.11, 201.24 and 136.17 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.11 : 201.24 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.11/201.24 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.11x = 201.24 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.11x = 27,402.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402.85/147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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