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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.94, 204.16 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.94, 204.16 and 85.81 is: 118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.94 : 204.16 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.94/204.16 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.94x = 204.16 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.94x = 17,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,517.62/147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.41

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