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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 201.94 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 201.94 and 136.40 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 201.94 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/201.94 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 201.94 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 27,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,544.62/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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