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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.75, 203.78 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.75, 203.78 and 108.56 is: 149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.75 : 203.78 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.75/203.78 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.75x = 203.78 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.75x = 22,120.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,120.80/147.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.72

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