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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 203.86 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 203.86 and 82.22 is: 113.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 203.86 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/203.86 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 203.86 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 16,761.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,761.37/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.47

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