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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 203.31 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 203.31 and 132.71 is: 183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 203.31 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/203.31 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 203.31 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 26,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,980.25/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.18

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