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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.04, 202.82 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.04, 202.82 and 103.32 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.04 : 202.82 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.04/202.82 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.04x = 202.82 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.04x = 20,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,955.36/147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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