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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 202.98 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 202.98 and 103.44 is: 142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 202.98 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/202.98 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 202.98 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 20,996.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,996.25/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.60

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