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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.13, 203.13 and 115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.13, 203.13 and 115.59 is: 159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.13 : 203.13 = 115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.13/203.13 = 115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.13x = 203.13 × 115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.13x = 23,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479.80/147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.59

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