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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 202.92 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 202.92 and 116.16 is: 159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 202.92 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/202.92 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 202.92 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 23,571.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,571.19/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.96

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