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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.19, 202.91 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.19, 202.91 and 112.16 is: 154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.19 : 202.91 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.19/202.91 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.19x = 202.91 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.19x = 22,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,758.39/147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.62

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