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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.10, 202.80 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.10, 202.80 and 144.76 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.10 : 202.80 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.10/202.80 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.10x = 202.80 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.10x = 29,357.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,357.33/147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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