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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.16, 203.08 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.16, 203.08 and 81.66 is: 112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.16 : 203.08 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.16/203.08 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.16x = 203.08 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.16x = 16,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583.51/147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.69

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