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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.37, 220.44 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.37, 220.44 and 136.44 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.37 : 220.44 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.37/220.44 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.37x = 220.44 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.37x = 30,076.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,076.83/147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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