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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 203.77 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 203.77 and 144.95 is: 199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 203.77 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/203.77 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 203.77 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 29,536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,536.46/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.80

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