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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 204.11 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 204.11 and 112.88 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 204.11 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/204.11 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 204.11 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 23,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,038.35/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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