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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.32, 220.50 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.32, 220.50 and 131.32 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.32 : 220.50 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.32/220.50 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.32x = 220.50 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.32x = 28,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,956.06/147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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