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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.90, 203.92 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.90, 203.92 and 112.84 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.90 : 203.92 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.90/203.92 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.90x = 203.92 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.90x = 23,010.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010.69/147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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