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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.26, 202.96 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.26, 202.96 and 105.88 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.26 : 202.96 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.26/202.96 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.26x = 202.96 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.26x = 21,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489.40/147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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