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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 203.49 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 203.49 and 108.18 is: 149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 203.49 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/203.49 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 203.49 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 22,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012.38/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.20

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