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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.53, 203.36 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.53, 203.36 and 116.31 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.53 : 203.36 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.53/203.36 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.53x = 203.36 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.53x = 23,653.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,653.09/147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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