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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 203.34 and 103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 203.34 and 103.13 is: 142.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 203.34 = 103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/203.34 = 103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 203.34 × 103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 20,970.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,970.45/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.45

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