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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 202.74 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 202.74 and 144.05 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 202.74 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/202.74 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 202.74 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 29,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203.68/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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