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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.30, 203.28 and 85.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.30, 203.28 and 85.17 is: 117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.30 : 203.28 = 85.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.30/203.28 = 85.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.30x = 203.28 × 85.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.30x = 17,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,312.34/147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.53

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