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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 203.31 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 203.31 and 119.68 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 203.31 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/203.31 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 203.31 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 24,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,331.63/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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