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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 203.87 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 203.87 and 106.65 is: 147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 203.87 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/203.87 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 203.87 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 21,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,743.00/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.09

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