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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.65, 222.26 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.65, 222.26 and 132.75 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.65 : 222.26 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.65/222.26 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.65x = 222.26 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.65x = 29,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,504.35/147.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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