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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.80, 203.83 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.80, 203.83 and 112.84 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.80 : 203.83 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.80/203.83 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.80x = 203.83 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.80x = 23,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,000.18/147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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