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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 220.63 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 220.63 and 132.23 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 220.63 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/220.63 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 220.63 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 29,174.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,174.37/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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