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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 221.82 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 221.82 and 134.16 is: 202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 221.82 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/221.82 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 221.82 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 29,759.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,759.37/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.28

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