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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 203.67 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 203.67 and 116.46 is: 161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 203.67 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/203.67 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 203.67 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 23,719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,719.41/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.00

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