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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 203.94 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 203.94 and 131.52 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 203.94 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/203.94 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 203.94 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 26,822.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,822.19/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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