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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.16, 203.07 and 107.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.16, 203.07 and 107.83 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.16 : 203.07 = 107.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.16/203.07 = 107.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.16x = 203.07 × 107.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.16x = 21,897.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897.04/147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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