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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 220.50 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 220.50 and 131.04 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 220.50 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/220.50 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 220.50 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 28,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,894.32/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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