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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.11, 202.37 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.11, 202.37 and 131.63 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.11 : 202.37 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.11/202.37 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.11x = 202.37 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.11x = 26,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,636.29/147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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