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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 203.26 and 129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 203.26 and 129.91 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 203.26 = 129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/203.26 = 129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 203.26 × 129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 26,405.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405.51/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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