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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 203.15 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 203.15 and 81.72 is: 112.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 203.15 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/203.15 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 203.15 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 16,601.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,601.01/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.77

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