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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.61, 203.75 and 106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.61, 203.75 and 106.15 is: 146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.61 : 203.75 = 106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.61/203.75 = 106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.61x = 203.75 × 106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.61x = 21,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,628.06/147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.52

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