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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.87, 203.96 and 97.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.87, 203.96 and 97.41 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.87 : 203.96 = 97.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.87/203.96 = 97.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.87x = 203.96 × 97.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.87x = 19,868.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,868.75/147.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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