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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 219.92 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 219.92 and 133.12 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 219.92 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/219.92 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 219.92 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 29,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,275.75/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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