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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.85, 204.43 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.85, 204.43 and 145.53 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.85 : 204.43 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.85/204.43 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.85x = 204.43 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.85x = 29,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,750.70/147.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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