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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 204.19 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 204.19 and 85.79 is: 118.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 204.19 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/204.19 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 204.19 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 17,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,517.76/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.40

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