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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.65, 203.32 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.65, 203.32 and 135.33 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.65 : 203.32 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.65/203.32 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.65x = 203.32 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.65x = 27,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,515.30/147.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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