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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.95, 221.94 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.95, 221.94 and 132.83 is: 199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.95 : 221.94 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.95/221.94 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.95x = 221.94 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.95x = 29,480.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,480.29/147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.26

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