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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 203.93 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 203.93 and 82.27 is: 113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 203.93 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/203.93 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 203.93 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 16,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,777.32/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.54

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