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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.82, 204.03 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.82, 204.03 and 85.66 is: 118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.82 : 204.03 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.82/204.03 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.82x = 204.03 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.82x = 17,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478.38/147.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.24

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