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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.13, 220.74 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.13, 220.74 and 134.38 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.13 : 220.74 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.13/220.74 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.13x = 220.74 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.13x = 29,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,663.04/147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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