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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.90, 203.91 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.90, 203.91 and 115.02 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.90 : 203.91 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.90/203.91 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.90x = 203.91 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.90x = 23,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,453.73/147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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