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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.52, 203.36 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.52, 203.36 and 112.56 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.52 : 203.36 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.52/203.36 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.52x = 203.36 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.52x = 22,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,890.20/147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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