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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 204.06 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 204.06 and 104.28 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 204.06 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/204.06 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 204.06 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 21,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,279.38/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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