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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.48, 203.32 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.48, 203.32 and 108.76 is: 149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.48 : 203.32 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.48/203.32 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.48x = 203.32 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.48x = 22,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,113.08/147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.94

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