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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 203.85 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 203.85 and 104.31 is: 143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 203.85 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/203.85 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 203.85 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 21,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,263.59/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.89

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