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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 220.28 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 220.28 and 132.96 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 220.28 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/220.28 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 220.28 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 29,288.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,288.43/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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