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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 220.42 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 220.42 and 132.44 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 220.42 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/220.42 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 220.42 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 29,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,191.49/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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