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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 203.40 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 203.40 and 118.02 is: 163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 203.40 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/203.40 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 203.40 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 24,005.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,005.27/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.10

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