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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.38, 203.24 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.38, 203.24 and 110.45 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.38 : 203.24 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.38/203.24 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.38x = 203.24 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.38x = 22,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,448.64/147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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