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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.47, 203.46 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.47, 203.46 and 81.96 is: 113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.47 : 203.46 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.47/203.46 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.47x = 203.46 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.47x = 16,676.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,676.12/147.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.08

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