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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 203.04 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 203.04 and 145.08 is: 200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 203.04 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/203.04 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 203.04 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 29,457.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,457.04/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.06

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