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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.48, 221.10 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.48, 221.10 and 134.10 is: 201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.48 : 221.10 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.48/221.10 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.48x = 221.10 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.48x = 29,649.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,649.51/147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.04

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