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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.50, 203.54 and 81.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.50, 203.54 and 81.99 is: 113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.50 : 203.54 = 81.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.50/203.54 = 81.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.50x = 203.54 × 81.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.50x = 16,687.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,687.83/147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.14

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