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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 203.01 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 203.01 and 81.62 is: 112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 203.01 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/203.01 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 203.01 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 16,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,569.68/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.63

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