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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.42, 203.43 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.42, 203.43 and 81.93 is: 113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.42 : 203.43 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.42/203.43 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.42x = 203.43 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.42x = 16,667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,667.02/147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.06

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