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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.57, 203.52 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.57, 203.52 and 108.24 is: 149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.57 : 203.52 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.57/203.52 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.57x = 203.52 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.57x = 22,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,029.00/147.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.28

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