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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 203.67 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 203.67 and 114.96 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 203.67 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/203.67 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 203.67 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 23,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,413.90/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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