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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.87, 222.08 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.87, 222.08 and 135.83 is: 204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.87 : 222.08 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.87/222.08 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.87x = 222.08 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.87x = 30,165.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,165.13/147.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.00

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