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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.48, 203.27 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.48, 203.27 and 112.47 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.48 : 203.27 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.48/203.27 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.48x = 203.27 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.48x = 22,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861.78/147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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