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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.74, 203.76 and 97.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.74, 203.76 and 97.97 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.74 : 203.76 = 97.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.74/203.76 = 97.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.74x = 203.76 × 97.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.74x = 19,961.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,961.35/147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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