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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.95, 204.18 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.95, 204.18 and 82.46 is: 113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.95 : 204.18 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.95/204.18 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.95x = 204.18 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.95x = 16,836.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,836.27/147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.80

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