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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.94, 203.59 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.94, 203.59 and 144.12 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.94 : 203.59 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.94/203.59 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.94x = 203.59 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.94x = 29,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,341.03/147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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