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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 203.25 and 85.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 203.25 and 85.09 is: 117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 203.25 = 85.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/203.25 = 85.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 203.25 × 85.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 17,293.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,293.53/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.42

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