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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.73, 203.97 and 101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.73, 203.97 and 101.19 is: 139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.73 : 203.97 = 101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.73/203.97 = 101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.73x = 203.97 × 101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.73x = 20,639.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,639.72/147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.71

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