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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.95, 204.17 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.95, 204.17 and 85.79 is: 118.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.95 : 204.17 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.95/204.17 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.95x = 204.17 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.95x = 17,515.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,515.83/147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.39

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