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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.85, 204.12 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.85, 204.12 and 110.71 is: 152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.85 : 204.12 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.85/204.12 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.85x = 204.12 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.85x = 22,598.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598.13/147.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.84

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