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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 203.76 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 203.76 and 131.98 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 203.76 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/203.76 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 203.76 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 26,892.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,892.24/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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