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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 203.04 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 203.04 and 128.66 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 203.04 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/203.04 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 203.04 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 26,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,122.11/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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