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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 203.11 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 203.11 and 122.23 is: 168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 203.11 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/203.11 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 203.11 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 24,824.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,824.94/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.78

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