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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 202.98 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 202.98 and 121.16 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 202.98 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/202.98 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 202.98 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 24,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593.06/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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