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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 203.06 and 83.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 203.06 and 83.27 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 203.06 = 83.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/203.06 = 83.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 203.06 × 83.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 16,909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,909.52/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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