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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 202.79 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 202.79 and 110.28 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 202.79 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/202.79 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 202.79 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 22,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363.96/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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