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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.47, 203.77 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.47, 203.77 and 142.09 is: 196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.47 : 203.77 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.47/203.77 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.47x = 203.77 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.47x = 28,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,953.35/147.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.34

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