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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 203.04 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 203.04 and 102.96 is: 141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 203.04 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/203.04 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 203.04 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 20,905.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,905.00/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.94

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