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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.26, 203.19 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.26, 203.19 and 118.22 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.26 : 203.19 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.26/203.19 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.26x = 203.19 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.26x = 24,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,021.12/147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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