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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 203.07 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 203.07 and 127.50 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 203.07 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/203.07 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 203.07 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 25,891.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,891.43/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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