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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 203.36 and 146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 203.36 and 146.19 is: 201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 203.36 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/203.36 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 203.36 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 29,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,729.77/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.94

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