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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 203.40 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 203.40 and 112.44 is: 155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 203.40 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/203.40 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 203.40 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 22,870.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,870.30/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.20

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