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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.85, 204.03 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.85, 204.03 and 82.35 is: 113.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.85 : 204.03 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.85/204.03 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.85x = 204.03 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.85x = 16,801.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801.87/147.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.64

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