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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 221.59 and 136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 221.59 and 136.79 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 221.59 = 136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/221.59 = 136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 221.59 × 136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 30,310.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,310.42/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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