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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.31, 203.26 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.31, 203.26 and 84.28 is: 116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.31 : 203.26 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.31/203.26 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.31x = 203.26 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.31x = 17,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,130.29/147.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.29

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