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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 203.12 and 85.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 203.12 and 85.02 is: 117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 203.12 = 85.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/203.12 = 85.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 203.12 × 85.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 17,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269.26/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.30

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