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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 203.12 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 203.12 and 135.58 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 203.12 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/203.12 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 203.12 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 27,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537.32/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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