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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.42, 203.58 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.42, 203.58 and 110.70 is: 152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.42 : 203.58 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.42/203.58 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.42x = 203.58 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.42x = 22,536.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,536.31/147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.87

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