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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 220.68 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 220.68 and 135.24 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 220.68 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/220.68 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 220.68 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 29,844.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,844.76/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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