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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 203.23 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 203.23 and 128.94 is: 177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 203.23 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/203.23 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 203.23 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 26,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,204.48/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.79

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