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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.50, 202.92 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.50, 202.92 and 131.09 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.50 : 202.92 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.50/202.92 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.50x = 202.92 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.50x = 26,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600.78/147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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