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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 220.31 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 220.31 and 134.01 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 220.31 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/220.31 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 220.31 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 29,523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,523.07/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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