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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.26, 202.93 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.26, 202.93 and 114.46 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.26 : 202.93 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.26/202.93 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.26x = 202.93 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.26x = 23,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,226.57/147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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