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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.99, 204.31 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.99, 204.31 and 136.28 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.99 : 204.31 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.99/204.31 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.99x = 204.31 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.99x = 27,843.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843.28/147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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