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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.27, 203.21 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.27, 203.21 and 110.35 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.27 : 203.21 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.27/203.21 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.27x = 203.21 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.27x = 22,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,424.34/147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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