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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 219.74 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 219.74 and 135.54 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 219.74 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/219.74 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 219.74 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 29,783.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,783.56/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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