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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 221.56 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 221.56 and 131.70 is: 197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 221.56 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/221.56 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 221.56 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 29,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,179.45/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.53

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