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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.40, 203.52 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.40, 203.52 and 103.80 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.40 : 203.52 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.40/203.52 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.40x = 203.52 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.40x = 21,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,125.38/147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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