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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 203.07 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 203.07 and 97.44 is: 134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 203.07 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/203.07 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 203.07 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 19,785.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785.64/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.40

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