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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 203.38 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 203.38 and 103.78 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 203.38 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/203.38 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 203.38 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 21,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,106.78/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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