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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 219.94 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 219.94 and 131.13 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 219.94 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/219.94 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 219.94 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 28,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,840.73/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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