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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 203.04 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 203.04 and 105.81 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 203.04 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/203.04 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 203.04 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 21,482.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,482.90/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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