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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.13, 203.21 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.13, 203.21 and 145.11 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.13 : 203.21 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.13/203.21 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.13x = 203.21 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.13x = 29,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,486.06/147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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