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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 202.97 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 202.97 and 110.49 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 202.97 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/202.97 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 202.97 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 22,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425.60/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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