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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.07, 203.07 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.07, 203.07 and 114.40 is: 157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.07 : 203.07 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.07/203.07 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.07x = 203.07 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.07x = 23,231.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231.21/147.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.96

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