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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 205 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 205 and 142.48 is: 197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 205 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/205 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 205 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 29,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,208.40/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.67

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