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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.41, 203.10 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.41, 203.10 and 137.37 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.41 : 203.10 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.41/203.10 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.41x = 203.10 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.41x = 27,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,899.85/147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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