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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.63, 203.46 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.63, 203.46 and 135.99 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.63 : 203.46 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.63/203.46 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.63x = 203.46 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.63x = 27,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,668.53/147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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