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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 203.24 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 203.24 and 108.56 is: 149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 203.24 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/203.24 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 203.24 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 22,063.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,063.73/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.81

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