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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 204.21 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 204.21 and 82.49 is: 113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 204.21 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/204.21 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 204.21 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 16,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,845.28/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.83

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