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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.30, 221.04 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.30, 221.04 and 135.06 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.30 : 221.04 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.30/221.04 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.30x = 221.04 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.30x = 29,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,853.66/147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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