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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 202.91 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 202.91 and 108.30 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 202.91 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/202.91 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 202.91 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 21,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,974.61/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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