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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 203.49 and 81.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 203.49 and 81.95 is: 113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 203.49 = 81.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/203.49 = 81.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 203.49 × 81.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 16,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,674.99/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.10

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