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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 219.94 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 219.94 and 135.16 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 219.94 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/219.94 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 219.94 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 29,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,726.20/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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