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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.51, 203.72 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.51, 203.72 and 110.61 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.51 : 203.72 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.51/203.72 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.51x = 203.72 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.51x = 22,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,532.92/147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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