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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.77, 203.54 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.77, 203.54 and 104.03 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.77 : 203.54 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.77/203.54 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.77x = 203.54 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.77x = 21,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,172.73/147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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