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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.90, 204.01 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.90, 204.01 and 111 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.90 : 204.01 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.90/204.01 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.90x = 204.01 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.90x = 22,645.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,645.25/147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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