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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.66, 203.67 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.66, 203.67 and 104.01 is: 143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.66 : 203.67 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.66/203.67 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.66x = 203.67 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.66x = 21,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,183.72/147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.46

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