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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 203.06 and 105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 203.06 and 105.83 is: 145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 203.06 = 105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/203.06 = 105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 203.06 × 105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 21,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,488.30/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.84

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