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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 203.03 and 97.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 203.03 and 97.33 is: 134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 203.03 = 97.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/203.03 = 97.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 203.03 × 97.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 19,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,759.89/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.26

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