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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.10, 202.97 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.10, 202.97 and 112.07 is: 154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.10 : 202.97 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.10/202.97 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.10x = 202.97 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.10x = 22,745.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,745.27/147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.63

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