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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.93, 221.67 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.93, 221.67 and 131.64 is: 197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.93 : 221.67 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.93/221.67 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.93x = 221.67 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.93x = 29,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,180.64/147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.26

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