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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.74, 220.66 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.74, 220.66 and 135.62 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.74 : 220.66 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.74/220.66 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.74x = 220.66 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.74x = 29,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,925.91/147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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