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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.79, 204.12 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.79, 204.12 and 111.11 is: 153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.79 : 204.12 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.79/204.12 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.79x = 204.12 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.79x = 22,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679.77/147.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.46

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