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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.77, 203.94 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.77, 203.94 and 106.32 is: 146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.77 : 203.94 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.77/203.94 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.77x = 203.94 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.77x = 21,682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,682.37/147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.74

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