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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.80, 203.96 and 82.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.80, 203.96 and 82.30 is: 113.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.80 : 203.96 = 82.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.80/203.96 = 82.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.80x = 203.96 × 82.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.80x = 16,785.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,785.91/147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.57

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