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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 203.89 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 203.89 and 84.74 is: 116.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 203.89 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/203.89 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 203.89 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 17,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277.94/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.93

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