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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.73, 203.98 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.73, 203.98 and 114.93 is: 158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.73 : 203.98 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.73/203.98 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.73x = 203.98 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.73x = 23,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,443.42/147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.69

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