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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 203.94 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 203.94 and 108.96 is: 150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 203.94 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/203.94 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 203.94 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 22,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221.30/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.37

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