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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.04, 202.96 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.04, 202.96 and 112.48 is: 155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.04 : 202.96 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.04/202.96 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.04x = 202.96 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.04x = 22,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,828.94/147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.26

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