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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.93, 222.71 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.93, 222.71 and 135.17 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.93 : 222.71 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.93/222.71 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.93x = 222.71 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.93x = 30,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,101.92/147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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