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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 202.94 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 202.94 and 105.68 is: 145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 202.94 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/202.94 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 202.94 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 21,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,446.70/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.78

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