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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.93, 203.83 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.93, 203.83 and 111.03 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.93 : 203.83 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.93/203.83 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.93x = 203.83 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.93x = 22,630.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630.97/147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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