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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 203.07 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 203.07 and 114.42 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 203.07 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/203.07 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 203.07 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 23,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,235.27/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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