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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 203.63 and 82.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 203.63 and 82.07 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 203.63 = 82.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/203.63 = 82.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 203.63 × 82.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 16,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,710.49/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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