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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.06, 202.52 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.06, 202.52 and 120.94 is: 166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.06 : 202.52 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.06/202.52 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.06x = 202.52 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.06x = 24,492.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,492.56/147.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.55

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