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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 203.76 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 203.76 and 133.07 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 203.76 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/203.76 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 203.76 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 27,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,113.32/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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