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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.07, 203.37 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.07, 203.37 and 140.62 is: 194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.07 : 203.37 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.07/203.37 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.07x = 203.37 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.07x = 28,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,597.89/147.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.45

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