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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.26, 202.71 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.26, 202.71 and 123.69 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.26 : 202.71 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.26/202.71 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.26x = 202.71 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.26x = 25,073.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,073.20/147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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