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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 204.21 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 204.21 and 108.54 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 204.21 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/204.21 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 204.21 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 22,164.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164.95/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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