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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 203.13 and 81.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 203.13 and 81.71 is: 112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 203.13 = 81.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/203.13 = 81.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 203.13 × 81.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 16,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,597.50/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.75

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