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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 203.16 and 102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 203.16 and 102.89 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 203.16 = 102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/203.16 = 102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 203.16 × 102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 20,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,902.12/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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