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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.75, 203.90 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.75, 203.90 and 82.26 is: 113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.75 : 203.90 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.75/203.90 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.75x = 203.90 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.75x = 16,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,772.81/147.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.52

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