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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 202.92 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 202.92 and 110.31 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 202.92 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/202.92 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 202.92 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 22,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,384.11/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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