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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.93, 204.13 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.93, 204.13 and 82.43 is: 113.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.93 : 204.13 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.93/204.13 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.93x = 204.13 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.93x = 16,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,826.44/147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.75

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