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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 204.03 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 204.03 and 104.07 is: 143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 204.03 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/204.03 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 204.03 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 21,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233.40/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.65

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