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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.51, 203.49 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.51, 203.49 and 121.32 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.51 : 203.49 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.51/203.49 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.51x = 203.49 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.51x = 24,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,687.41/147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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