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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 203 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 203 and 118.16 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 203 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/203 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 203 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 23,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,986.48/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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