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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 203.98 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 203.98 and 115.17 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 203.98 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/203.98 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 203.98 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 23,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,492.38/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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