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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.16, 202.78 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.16, 202.78 and 101.08 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.16 : 202.78 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.16/202.78 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.16x = 202.78 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.16x = 20,497.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,497.00/147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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