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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.38, 203.38 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.38, 203.38 and 81.90 is: 113.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.38 : 203.38 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.38/203.38 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.38x = 203.38 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.38x = 16,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,656.82/147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.02

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