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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.67, 220.84 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.67, 220.84 and 131.52 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.67 : 220.84 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.67/220.84 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.67x = 220.84 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.67x = 29,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,044.88/147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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