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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 203.43 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 203.43 and 102.56 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 203.43 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/203.43 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 203.43 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 20,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,863.78/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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