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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 204.17 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 204.17 and 85.77 is: 118.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 204.17 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/204.17 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 204.17 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 17,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,511.23/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.39

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