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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 203.06 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 203.06 and 100.54 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 203.06 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/203.06 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 203.06 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 20,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,415.59/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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