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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.75, 203.94 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.75, 203.94 and 109.05 is: 150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.75 : 203.94 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.75/203.94 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.75x = 203.94 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.75x = 22,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,239.66/147.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.52

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