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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.73, 203.69 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.73, 203.69 and 103.50 is: 142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.73 : 203.69 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.73/203.69 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.73x = 203.69 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.73x = 21,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,082.03/147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.70

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