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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.14, 202.64 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.14, 202.64 and 105.62 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.14 : 202.64 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.14/202.64 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.14x = 202.64 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.14x = 21,402.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,402.67/147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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