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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 203.07 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 203.07 and 122.77 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 203.07 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/203.07 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 203.07 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 24,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,930.90/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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