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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.25, 203.19 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.25, 203.19 and 81.75 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.25 : 203.19 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.25/203.19 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.25x = 203.19 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.25x = 16,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610.78/147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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