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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 203.76 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 203.76 and 118.62 is: 163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 203.76 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/203.76 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 203.76 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 24,170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,170.01/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.65

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