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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 203.34 and 116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 203.34 and 116.15 is: 160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 203.34 = 116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/203.34 = 116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 203.34 × 116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 23,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,617.94/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.48

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