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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.91, 203.87 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.91, 203.87 and 116.77 is: 160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.91 : 203.87 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.91/203.87 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.91x = 203.87 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.91x = 23,805.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,805.68/147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.95

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