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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.85, 203.61 and 111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.85, 203.61 and 111.09 is: 152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.85 : 203.61 = 111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.85/203.61 = 111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.85x = 203.61 × 111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.85x = 22,619.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,619.03/147.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.99

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