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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 203.28 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 203.28 and 127.68 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 203.28 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/203.28 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 203.28 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 25,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,954.79/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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