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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.85, 204 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.85, 204 and 85.68 is: 118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.85 : 204 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.85/204 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.85x = 204 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.85x = 17,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478.72/147.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.22

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