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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.99, 204.19 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.99, 204.19 and 113.01 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.99 : 204.19 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.99/204.19 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.99x = 204.19 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.99x = 23,075.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,075.51/147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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