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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 203.68 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 203.68 and 108.30 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 203.68 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/203.68 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 203.68 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 22,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058.54/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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