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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.86, 203.98 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.86, 203.98 and 110.96 is: 153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.86 : 203.98 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.86/203.98 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.86x = 203.98 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.86x = 22,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633.62/147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.07

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