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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.38, 202.88 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.38, 202.88 and 114.52 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.38 : 202.88 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.38/202.88 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.38x = 202.88 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.38x = 23,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,233.82/147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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