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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.31, 203.25 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.31, 203.25 and 105.31 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.31 : 203.25 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.31/203.25 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.31x = 203.25 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.31x = 21,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,404.74/147.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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