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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 203.67 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 203.67 and 106.20 is: 146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 203.67 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/203.67 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 203.67 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 21,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,629.75/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.42

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