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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.52, 202.93 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.52, 202.93 and 127.70 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.52 : 202.93 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.52/202.93 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.52x = 202.93 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.52x = 25,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,914.16/147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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