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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.52, 203.53 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.52, 203.53 and 85.34 is: 117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.52 : 203.53 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.52/203.53 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.52x = 203.53 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.52x = 17,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,368.56/147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.74

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