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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.62, 203.69 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.62, 203.69 and 82.11 is: 113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.62 : 203.69 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.62/203.69 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.62x = 203.69 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.62x = 16,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,725.72/147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.30

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