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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.26, 203.07 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.26, 203.07 and 99.90 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.26 : 203.07 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.26/203.07 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.26x = 203.07 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.26x = 20,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,286.69/147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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