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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.42, 203.13 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.42, 203.13 and 108.54 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.42 : 203.13 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.42/203.13 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.42x = 203.13 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.42x = 22,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,047.73/147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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