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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 204.21 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 204.21 and 82.48 is: 113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 204.21 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/204.21 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 204.21 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 16,843.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,843.24/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.82

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