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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.91, 204.38 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.91, 204.38 and 117.16 is: 161.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.91 : 204.38 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.91/204.38 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.91x = 204.38 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.91x = 23,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,945.16/147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.89

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