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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 203.48 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 203.48 and 114.77 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 203.48 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/203.48 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 203.48 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 23,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,352.83/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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