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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.71, 203.38 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.71, 203.38 and 134.05 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.71 : 203.38 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.71/203.38 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.71x = 203.38 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.71x = 27,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,262.07/147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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