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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 203.96 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 203.96 and 85.62 is: 118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 203.96 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/203.96 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 203.96 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 17,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,461.95/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.14

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