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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 203.06 and 81.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 203.06 and 81.65 is: 112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 203.06 = 81.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/203.06 = 81.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 203.06 × 81.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 16,580.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,580.56/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.68

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