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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.62, 203.58 and 101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.62, 203.58 and 101.05 is: 139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.62 : 203.58 = 101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.62/203.58 = 101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.62x = 203.58 × 101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.62x = 20,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571.25/147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.35

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