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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 203.31 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 203.31 and 114.84 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 203.31 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/203.31 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 203.31 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 23,348.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,348.12/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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