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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 203.89 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 203.89 and 145.55 is: 200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 203.89 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/203.89 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 203.89 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 29,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,674.81/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.74

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