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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.59, 203.68 and 85.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.59, 203.68 and 85.43 is: 117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.59 : 203.68 = 85.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.59/203.68 = 85.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.59x = 203.68 × 85.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.59x = 17,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,400.68/147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.90

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