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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.38, 203.16 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.38, 203.16 and 110.48 is: 152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.38 : 203.16 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.38/203.16 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.38x = 203.16 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.38x = 22,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,445.12/147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.29

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