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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 203.90 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 203.90 and 85.59 is: 118.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 203.90 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/203.90 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 203.90 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 17,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,451.80/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.11

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