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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.31, 203.22 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.31, 203.22 and 136.89 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.31 : 203.22 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.31/203.22 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.31x = 203.22 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.31x = 27,818.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818.79/147.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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