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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 202.92 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 202.92 and 105.92 is: 145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 202.92 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/202.92 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 202.92 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 21,493.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,493.29/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.78

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