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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.26, 203 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.26, 203 and 110.54 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.26 : 203 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.26/203 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.26x = 203 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.26x = 22,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,439.62/147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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