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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.97, 203.95 and 142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.97, 203.95 and 142.30 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.97 : 203.95 = 142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.97/203.95 = 142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.97x = 203.95 × 142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.97x = 29,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,022.09/147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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