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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 221.70 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 221.70 and 135.07 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 221.70 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/221.70 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 221.70 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 29,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,944.97/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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