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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 204.09 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 204.09 and 112.68 is: 155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 204.09 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/204.09 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 204.09 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 22,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,996.86/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.71

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