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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 220.92 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 220.92 and 135.44 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 220.92 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/220.92 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 220.92 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 29,921.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,921.40/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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