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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.59, 203.70 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.59, 203.70 and 85.41 is: 117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.59 : 203.70 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.59/203.70 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.59x = 203.70 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.59x = 17,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,398.02/147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.88

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