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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.26, 202.78 and 100.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.26, 202.78 and 100.61 is: 138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.26 : 202.78 = 100.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.26/202.78 = 100.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.26x = 202.78 × 100.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.26x = 20,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,401.70/147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.54

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