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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 221.54 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 221.54 and 82.83 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 221.54 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/221.54 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 221.54 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 18,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,350.16/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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