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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 204 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 204 and 104.24 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 204 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/204 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 204 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 21,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,264.96/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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