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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.70, 203.83 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.70, 203.83 and 82.20 is: 113.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.70 : 203.83 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.70/203.83 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.70x = 203.83 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.70x = 16,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,754.83/147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.44

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