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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.03, 203.03 and 97.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.03, 203.03 and 97.89 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.03 : 203.03 = 97.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.03/203.03 = 97.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.03x = 203.03 × 97.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.03x = 19,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,874.12/147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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