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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.14, 203.12 and 103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.14, 203.12 and 103.64 is: 143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.14 : 203.12 = 103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.14/203.12 = 103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.14x = 203.12 × 103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.14x = 21,051.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,051.36/147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.07

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