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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.99, 203.95 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.99, 203.95 and 118.26 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.99 : 203.95 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.99/203.95 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.99x = 203.95 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.99x = 24,119.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,119.13/147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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