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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 203.36 and 109.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 203.36 and 109.83 is: 151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 203.36 = 109.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/203.36 = 109.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 203.36 × 109.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 22,335.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,335.03/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.69

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