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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.30, 203.26 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.30, 203.26 and 112.35 is: 155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.30 : 203.26 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.30/203.26 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.30x = 203.26 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.30x = 22,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,836.40/147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.04

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