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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.14, 203.03 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.14, 203.03 and 123.77 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.14 : 203.03 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.14/203.03 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.14x = 203.03 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.14x = 25,128.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,128.01/147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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