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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.62, 220.37 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.62, 220.37 and 136.69 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.62 : 220.37 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.62/220.37 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.62x = 220.37 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.62x = 30,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,121.91/147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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