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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 202.74 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 202.74 and 123.59 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 202.74 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/202.74 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 202.74 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 25,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,055.62/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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