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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.25, 203.14 and 102.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.25, 203.14 and 102.97 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.25 : 203.14 = 102.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.25/203.14 = 102.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.25x = 203.14 × 102.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.25x = 20,918.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918.28/147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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