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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 202.82 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 202.82 and 142.94 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 202.82 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/202.82 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 202.82 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 28,991.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991.09/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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