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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 203.45 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 203.45 and 110.42 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 203.45 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/203.45 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 203.45 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 22,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,464.95/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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