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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.42, 203.45 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.42, 203.45 and 114.62 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.42 : 203.45 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.42/203.45 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.42x = 203.45 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.42x = 23,317.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,317.85/147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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