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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.42, 203.75 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.42, 203.75 and 130.08 is: 179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.42 : 203.75 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.42/203.75 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.42x = 203.75 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.42x = 26,503.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,503.80/147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.78

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