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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 220.96 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 220.96 and 137.75 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 220.96 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/220.96 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 220.96 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 30,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,437.24/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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