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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 203.68 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 203.68 and 106.27 is: 146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 203.68 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/203.68 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 203.68 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 21,644.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,644.30/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.66

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