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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.74, 220.13 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.74, 220.13 and 131.57 is: 196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.74 : 220.13 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.74/220.13 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.74x = 220.13 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.74x = 28,964.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,964.04/147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.05

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