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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.51, 220.86 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.51, 220.86 and 134.67 is: 201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.51 : 220.86 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.51/220.86 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.51x = 220.86 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.51x = 29,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,743.22/147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.64

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