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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.77, 204.07 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.77, 204.07 and 135.27 is: 186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.77 : 204.07 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.77/204.07 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.77x = 204.07 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.77x = 27,604.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,604.55/147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.81

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