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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.16, 203.16 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.16, 203.16 and 118.20 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.16 : 203.16 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.16/203.16 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.16x = 203.16 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.16x = 24,013.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,013.51/147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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