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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 203.17 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 203.17 and 102.93 is: 142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 203.17 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/203.17 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 203.17 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 20,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,911.46/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.08

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