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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.41, 203.07 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.41, 203.07 and 124.09 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.41 : 203.07 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.41/203.07 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.41x = 203.07 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.41x = 25,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,198.96/147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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