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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.14, 203.06 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.14, 203.06 and 97.93 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.14 : 203.06 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.14/203.06 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.14x = 203.06 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.14x = 19,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,886.18/147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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