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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 203.52 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 203.52 and 142.40 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 203.52 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/203.52 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 203.52 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 28,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,981.25/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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