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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.37, 204.41 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.37, 204.41 and 142.45 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.37 : 204.41 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.37/204.41 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.37x = 204.41 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.37x = 29,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,118.20/147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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