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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.91, 204.18 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.91, 204.18 and 133.08 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.91 : 204.18 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.91/204.18 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.91x = 204.18 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.91x = 27,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,172.27/147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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