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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.77, 203.92 and 82.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.77, 203.92 and 82.29 is: 113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.77 : 203.92 = 82.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.77/203.92 = 82.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.77x = 203.92 × 82.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.77x = 16,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,780.56/147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.56

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