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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 222.91 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 222.91 and 133.72 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 222.91 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/222.91 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 222.91 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 29,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,807.53/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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