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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 203.43 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 203.43 and 110.21 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 203.43 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/203.43 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 203.43 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 22,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,419.94/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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