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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.42, 202.91 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.42, 202.91 and 135.47 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.42 : 202.91 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.42/202.91 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.42x = 202.91 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.42x = 27,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,488.05/147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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