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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 203.72 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 203.72 and 108.52 is: 149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 203.72 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/203.72 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 203.72 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 22,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,107.69/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.66

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