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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 220.65 and 131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 220.65 and 131.71 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 220.65 = 131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/220.65 = 131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 220.65 × 131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 29,062.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,062.06/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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