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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 203.36 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 203.36 and 118.32 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 203.36 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/203.36 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 203.36 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 24,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,060.96/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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