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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 202.88 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 202.88 and 125.44 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 202.88 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/202.88 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 202.88 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 25,449.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,449.27/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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