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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 204.26 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 204.26 and 142.32 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 204.26 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/204.26 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 204.26 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 29,070.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,070.28/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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