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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 203.48 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 203.48 and 85.28 is: 117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 203.48 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/203.48 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 203.48 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 17,351.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,351.33/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.68

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