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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 203.09 and 85.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 203.09 and 85.00 is: 117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 203.09 = 85.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/203.09 = 85.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 203.09 × 85.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 17,261.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,261.63/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.29

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