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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 203.19 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 203.19 and 142.43 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 203.19 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/203.19 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 203.19 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 28,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,940.63/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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