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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 203.12 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 203.12 and 80.80 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 203.12 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/203.12 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 203.12 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 16,411.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411.49/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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