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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 203.24 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 203.24 and 108.52 is: 149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 203.24 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/203.24 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 203.24 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 22,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,055.60/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.92

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