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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 203.31 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 203.31 and 110.43 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 203.31 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/203.31 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 203.31 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 22,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,451.52/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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