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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.55, 203.77 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.55, 203.77 and 114.48 is: 158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.55 : 203.77 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.55/203.77 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.55x = 203.77 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.55x = 23,327.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,327.59/147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.10

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