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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.55, 203.54 and 116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.55, 203.54 and 116.41 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.55 : 203.54 = 116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.55/203.54 = 116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.55x = 203.54 × 116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.55x = 23,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,694.09/147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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