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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 203.86 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 203.86 and 108.48 is: 149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 203.86 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/203.86 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 203.86 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 22,114.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,114.73/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.62

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