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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 203.31 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 203.31 and 110.16 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 203.31 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/203.31 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 203.31 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 22,396.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,396.63/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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