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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 203.75 and 85.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 203.75 and 85.48 is: 117.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 203.75 = 85.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/203.75 = 85.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 203.75 × 85.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 17,416.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416.55/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.93

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