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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.49, 203.50 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.49, 203.50 and 112.51 is: 155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.49 : 203.50 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.49/203.50 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.49x = 203.50 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.49x = 22,895.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,895.79/147.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.24

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