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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 203.04 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 203.04 and 131.04 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 203.04 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/203.04 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 203.04 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 26,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,606.36/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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