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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.07, 202.97 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.07, 202.97 and 81.58 is: 112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.07 : 202.97 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.07/202.97 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.07x = 202.97 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.07x = 16,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,558.29/147.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.59

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