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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 204.02 and 82.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 204.02 and 82.34 is: 113.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 204.02 = 82.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/204.02 = 82.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 204.02 × 82.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 16,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,797.58/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.63

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