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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 203.74 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 203.74 and 110.86 is: 152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 203.74 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/203.74 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 203.74 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 22,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,586.62/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.84

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