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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.64, 203.52 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.64, 203.52 and 106.12 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.64 : 203.52 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.64/203.52 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.64x = 203.52 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.64x = 21,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,597.54/147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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