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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.11, 202.97 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.11, 202.97 and 117.61 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.11 : 202.97 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.11/202.97 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.11x = 202.97 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.11x = 23,871.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871.09/147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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