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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 202.93 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 202.93 and 103.37 is: 142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 202.93 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/202.93 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 202.93 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 20,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,975.60/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.71

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