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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 203.78 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 203.78 and 110.86 is: 153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 203.78 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/203.78 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 203.78 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 22,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,591.05/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.12

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