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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.57, 204.03 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.57, 204.03 and 141 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.57 : 204.03 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.57/204.03 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.57x = 204.03 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.57x = 28,768.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,768.23/147.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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