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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 220.77 and 136.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 220.77 and 136.05 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 220.77 = 136.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/220.77 = 136.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 220.77 × 136.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 30,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,035.76/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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