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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.74, 203.88 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.74, 203.88 and 85.58 is: 118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.74 : 203.88 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.74/203.88 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.74x = 203.88 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.74x = 17,448.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,448.05/147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.10

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