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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.99, 203.67 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.99, 203.67 and 131.25 is: 180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.99 : 203.67 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.99/203.67 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.99x = 203.67 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.99x = 26,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,731.69/147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.63

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