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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.25, 203.41 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.25, 203.41 and 142.53 is: 196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.25 : 203.41 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.25/203.41 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.25x = 203.41 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.25x = 28,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991.44/147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.88

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