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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.42, 203.42 and 85.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.42, 203.42 and 85.24 is: 117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.42 : 203.42 = 85.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.42/203.42 = 85.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.42x = 203.42 × 85.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.42x = 17,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,339.52/147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.62

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