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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 201.41 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 201.41 and 141.55 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 201.41 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/201.41 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 201.41 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 28,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,509.59/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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