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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 202.92 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 202.92 and 110.36 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 202.92 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/202.92 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 202.92 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 22,394.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,394.25/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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