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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.07, 201.71 and 143.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.07, 201.71 and 143.41 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.07 : 201.71 = 143.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.07/201.71 = 143.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.07x = 201.71 × 143.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.07x = 28,927.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,927.23/147.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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