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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 221.28 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 221.28 and 135.42 is: 202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 221.28 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/221.28 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 221.28 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 29,965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,965.74/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.80

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