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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.90, 204.14 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.90, 204.14 and 85.74 is: 118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.90 : 204.14 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.90/204.14 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.90x = 204.14 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.90x = 17,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502.96/147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.34

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