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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.95, 221.26 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.95, 221.26 and 131.80 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.95 : 221.26 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.95/221.26 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.95x = 221.26 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.95x = 29,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,162.07/147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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