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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 202.82 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 202.82 and 108 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 202.82 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/202.82 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 202.82 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 21,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,904.56/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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