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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.48, 203.48 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.48, 203.48 and 141.82 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.48 : 203.48 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.48/203.48 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.48x = 203.48 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.48x = 28,857.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,857.53/147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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