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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.59, 203.48 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.59, 203.48 and 108.23 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.59 : 203.48 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.59/203.48 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.59x = 203.48 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.59x = 22,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021.08/147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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