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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.66, 203.77 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.66, 203.77 and 82.16 is: 113.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.66 : 203.77 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.66/203.77 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.66x = 203.77 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.66x = 16,741.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741.59/147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.38

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