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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.50, 203.55 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.50, 203.55 and 129.14 is: 178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.50 : 203.55 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.50/203.55 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.50x = 203.55 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.50x = 26,286.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,286.45/147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.21

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