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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.05, 203.14 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.05, 203.14 and 114.72 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.05 : 203.14 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.05/203.14 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.05x = 203.14 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.05x = 23,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,304.22/147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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