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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.16, 203.16 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.16, 203.16 and 137.44 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.16 : 203.16 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.16/203.16 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.16x = 203.16 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.16x = 27,922.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,922.31/147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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