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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.26, 202.76 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.26, 202.76 and 128.73 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.26 : 202.76 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.26/202.76 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.26x = 202.76 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.26x = 26,101.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,101.29/147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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