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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 203.28 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 203.28 and 85.15 is: 117.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 203.28 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/203.28 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 203.28 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 17,309.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,309.29/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.49

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