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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.95, 203.81 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.95, 203.81 and 115.14 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.95 : 203.81 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.95/203.81 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.95x = 203.81 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.95x = 23,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,466.11/147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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