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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 202.88 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 202.88 and 110.48 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 202.88 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/202.88 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 202.88 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 22,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414.18/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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