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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 203.10 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 203.10 and 114.42 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 203.10 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/203.10 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 203.10 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 23,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,238.70/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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