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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 203.40 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 203.40 and 131.18 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 203.40 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/203.40 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 203.40 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 26,682.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,682.01/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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