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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.03, 202.90 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.03, 202.90 and 80.64 is: 111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.03 : 202.90 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.03/202.90 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.03x = 202.90 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.03x = 16,361.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,361.81/147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.29

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