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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.19, 203 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.19, 203 and 107.85 is: 148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.19 : 203 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.19/203 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.19x = 203 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.19x = 21,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,893.55/147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.74

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