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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.77, 203.93 and 82.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.77, 203.93 and 82.28 is: 113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.77 : 203.93 = 82.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.77/203.93 = 82.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.77x = 203.93 × 82.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.77x = 16,777.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,777.93/147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.54

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