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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.07, 202.80 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.07, 202.80 and 108.19 is: 149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.07 : 202.80 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.07/202.80 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.07x = 202.80 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.07x = 21,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,940.93/147.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.19

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