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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 203.15 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 203.15 and 142.01 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 203.15 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/203.15 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 203.15 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 28,848.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,848.62/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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