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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 203.99 and 85.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 203.99 and 85.67 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 203.99 = 85.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/203.99 = 85.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 203.99 × 85.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 17,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,475.82/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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