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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.88, 204 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.88, 204 and 109 is: 150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.88 : 204 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.88/204 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.88x = 204 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.88x = 22,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,236/147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.37

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