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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.32, 220.62 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.32, 220.62 and 133.64 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.32 : 220.62 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.32/220.62 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.32x = 220.62 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.32x = 29,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,483.66/147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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