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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.26, 220.62 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.26, 220.62 and 132.05 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.26 : 220.62 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.26/220.62 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.26x = 220.62 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.26x = 29,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,132.87/147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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