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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 203.70 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 203.70 and 112.68 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 203.70 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/203.70 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 203.70 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 22,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,952.92/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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