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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 202.22 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 202.22 and 141.08 is: 194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 202.22 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/202.22 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 202.22 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 28,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,529.20/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.08

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