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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 203.17 and 81.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 203.17 and 81.73 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 203.17 = 81.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/203.17 = 81.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 203.17 × 81.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 16,605.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,605.08/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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