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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.14, 221.17 and 136.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.14, 221.17 and 136.21 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.14 : 221.17 = 136.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.14/221.17 = 136.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.14x = 221.17 × 136.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.14x = 30,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,125.57/147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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