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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.79, 221.23 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.79, 221.23 and 132.37 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.79 : 221.23 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.79/221.23 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.79x = 221.23 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.79x = 29,284.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,284.22/147.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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