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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 203.80 and 82.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 203.80 and 82.19 is: 113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 203.80 = 82.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/203.80 = 82.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 203.80 × 82.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 16,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,749.10/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.41

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