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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.79, 203.95 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.79, 203.95 and 85.62 is: 118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.79 : 203.95 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.79/203.95 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.79x = 203.95 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.79x = 17,463.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,463.07/147.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.16

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