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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 147.73 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 147.73 and 82.06 is: 113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 147.73 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/147.73 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 147.73 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 12,122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122.93/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.30

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