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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.57, 203.27 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.57, 203.27 and 114.77 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.57 : 203.27 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.57/203.27 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.57x = 203.27 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.57x = 23,327.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,327.71/147.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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