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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.03, 202.64 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.03, 202.64 and 111.98 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.03 : 202.64 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.03/202.64 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.03x = 202.64 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.03x = 22,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,692.41/147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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