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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 204.24 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 204.24 and 141.24 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 204.24 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/204.24 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 204.24 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 28,846.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,846.86/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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