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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 202.91 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 202.91 and 105.57 is: 145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 202.91 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/202.91 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 202.91 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 21,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,420.68/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.70

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