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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.70, 203.89 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.70, 203.89 and 134.58 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.70 : 203.89 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.70/203.89 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.70x = 203.89 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.70x = 27,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,439.52/147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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