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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.38, 203.28 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.38, 203.28 and 114.80 is: 158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.38 : 203.28 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.38/203.28 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.38x = 203.28 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.38x = 23,336.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,336.54/147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.34

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