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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.65, 203.87 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.65, 203.87 and 104.05 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.65 : 203.87 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.65/203.87 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.65x = 203.87 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.65x = 21,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,211.13/147.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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