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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 203.88 and 85.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 203.88 and 85.57 is: 118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 203.88 = 85.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/203.88 = 85.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 203.88 × 85.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 17,446.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446.01/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.07

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