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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.71, 203.96 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.71, 203.96 and 104.11 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.71 : 203.96 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.71/203.96 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.71x = 203.96 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.71x = 21,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234.03/147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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