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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 203.41 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 203.41 and 143.22 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 203.41 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/203.41 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 203.41 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 29,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,132.38/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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