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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 203.27 and 110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 203.27 and 110.09 is: 151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 203.27 = 110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/203.27 = 110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 203.27 × 110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 22,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,377.44/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.99

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