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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.47, 203.55 and 85.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.47, 203.55 and 85.33 is: 117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.47 : 203.55 = 85.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.47/203.55 = 85.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.47x = 203.55 × 85.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.47x = 17,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,368.00/147.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.77

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