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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.27, 203.19 and 84.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.27, 203.19 and 84.24 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.27 : 203.19 = 84.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.27/203.19 = 84.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.27x = 203.19 × 84.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.27x = 17,116.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,116.73/147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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