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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.06, 203.31 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.06, 203.31 and 112.26 is: 155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.06 : 203.31 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.06/203.31 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.06x = 203.31 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.06x = 22,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824.34/147.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.20

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