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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.65, 203.70 and 84.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.65, 203.70 and 84.63 is: 116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.65 : 203.70 = 84.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.65/203.70 = 84.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.65x = 203.70 × 84.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.65x = 17,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238.71/147.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.76

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