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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.16, 203.18 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.16, 203.18 and 114.36 is: 157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.16 : 203.18 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.16/203.18 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.16x = 203.18 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.16x = 23,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,235.66/147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.89

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