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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 203.40 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 203.40 and 118.56 is: 163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 203.40 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/203.40 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 203.40 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 24,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,115.10/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.25

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