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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 204.39 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 204.39 and 131.49 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 204.39 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/204.39 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 204.39 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 26,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,875.24/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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