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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 203.22 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 203.22 and 114.54 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 203.22 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/203.22 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 203.22 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 23,276.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,276.82/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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