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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.75, 203.93 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.75, 203.93 and 104.10 is: 143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.75 : 203.93 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.75/203.93 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.75x = 203.93 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.75x = 21,229.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,229.11/147.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.68

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