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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.45, 203.61 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.45, 203.61 and 116.54 is: 160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.45 : 203.61 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.45/203.61 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.45x = 203.61 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.45x = 23,728.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,728.89/147.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.92

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