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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.55, 203.62 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.55, 203.62 and 82.05 is: 113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.55 : 203.62 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.55/203.62 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.55x = 203.62 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.55x = 16,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,707.02/147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.23

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